Conferences

2023

2022

Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Miltiadous P, Tzortzakis N. 2022. The effects of oregano, ironwort and sage herbs on the growth of common foodborne pathogens. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N. 2022. The impacts of rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils and their major component use on the preservation of apple and pear fruits. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Hajisolomou E, Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N. 2022. In vitro effect of eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils and eucalyptol against Fusarium oxysporum and Botrytis cinerea. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Tzortzakis N. 2022. Preservation of fresh strawberries in an ozone-enriched atmosphere. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Miltiadous P, Tzortzakis N. 2022. The use of Origanum dubium as sanitizing agent against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on tomato and cucumber. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A, Rajestary R, Xylia P, Romanazzi G, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Preharvest application of natural compounds on postharvest quality and gray mold of strawberry. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Xylia P, Hajisolomou E, Chrysargyris A, Kyriakou K, Salmas C, Giannakas A, Proestos C, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Novel Chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/thyme oil modified nanostructures edible coatings affected cherry tomatoes storage. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Botsaris G, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Essential oils and other natural products for the preservation of shredded carrots. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Tzortzakis N. The active role of Botrytis cinerea on Inoculated-tomatoes postharvest ripening: Physiological and proteomic approaches. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Stefanou C, Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N. 2022. The efficacy of conventional postharvest treatments on Rosmarinus officinalis shelf life. VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A, Tomou E-M, Toumazou G, Miltiadous P, Xylia P, Skaltsa H, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Unexplored endemic species of medicinal and aromatic plants as a potential source of natural sanitizers and antioxidants: the case of Sideritis cypria VI International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology. 29 May – 2 June 2022, Limassol, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A, Toumazou G, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Application of wine and olive oil production wastes as substrates for the successful cultivation of Chrysanthemum indicum potted flower. 9th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, CORFU2022, 15-18 June 2022, Corfu Island, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Xylia P, Tzortzakis N. Olive-mill and grape-mill waste as a substitute growing medium component for unexplode vegetables production in nurseries. 9th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, CORFU2022, 15-18 June 2022, Corfu Island, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Hajisolomou E, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Origanum dubium and Sideritis cypria plant waste as a substitute growing medium component for Portulaca oleraceae production in nurseries. 9th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, CORFU2022, 15-18 June 2022, Corfu Island, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Prasad M, Tzortzakis N. 2022. Biochar additions in the growing media for the partial replacement of peat, for the production of potted snapdragon flower. 9th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, CORFU2022, 15-18 June 2022, Corfu Island, Greece.
Prasad M., Ganey M., Tzortzakis N, Jennings A. 2022. A rapid food waste valorisation into organic fertilizer using a so called disruptive technology. 9th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, CORFU2022, 15-18 June 2022, Corfu Island, Greece.
Aziz A, Fortes A.M, Tzortzakis N, Litskas V, Pou A, Graça A, Hafidi M, Habbadi K, Harbi M. (2022). MIDIVINE: Innovative Approaches Promoting Functional Microbial Diversity for a Sustainable Grapevine Health and Productivity in Vineyard Systems. Plant BioProTech, The path to a more sustainable agriculture, June 28^th-July 1^st, Reims, France.
Aziz A, Fortes A.M, Tzortzakis N, Litskas V, Pou A, Graça A, Hafidi M, Habbadi K, Harbi M. (2022). MIDIVINE: Innovative Approaches Promoting Functional Microbial Diversity for a Sustainable Grapevine Health and Productivity in Vineyard Systems. miCROPe 2022 Symposium “Microbe-assisted crop production – opportunities, challenges and needs”, July 11-14, 2022, Vienna, Austria.

2021

Lytra A, Tomou EM, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Skaltsa H. Chemical investigation and Antioxidant activity of cultivated Sideritis cypria 20^th International Congress of the International Society of Ethnopharmacology. Virtual Congress 18-20 April 2021.
Antoniou O, Chrysargyris A, Xylia P, Tzortzakis N. Evaluation of different concentrations of selenium in combination with mycorrhiza in hydroponic strawberry cultivation. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Litskas V, Stavrinides M, Economakis C, Tzortzakis N. 2021. Life cycle assessment for the determination of key environmental impact indicators in soilless tomato culture and mitigation potential. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N. 2021. Tailor-made hydroponic recipes for the production of high quality medicinal and aromatic plants. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Xylia P, Botsaris G, Chrysargyris A, Skandamis P, Tzortzakis N. 2021. Survival and transfer of Salmonella Enteritidis in lettuce cultivated in hydroponics as affected by different pH of nutrient solution. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Chrysargyris A, Xylia P, Athinodorou F, Kallikazarou N, Tzortzakis N, Antoniou MG. 2021. Mineral replacement by struvite application in growing media for vegetable seedling production. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Antoniou MG, Samanis M, Fotiou S, Hadfield M, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Julien L, Edwards C. 2021. Effects of treated and untreated cyanobacterial contaminated water on hydroponically grown crops. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Antoniou P, Antoniou O, Petropoulos SA, Tzortzakis N. 2021. Performance of geranium and verbena cultivated hydroponically under salinity and high electrical conductivity levels. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Athinodorou F, Chrysargyris A, Xylia P, Tzortzakis N.2021. Copper and zinc toxicity-induced variation of growth and mineral elemental composition in hydroponically grown rocket plants. III International Symposium of Soilless Culture and Hydroponics. HYDRO2020. 19-22 March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus (virtual event).
Tzortzakis N, Chrysargyris A. 2021. Municipal solid waste compost used as a growing media component for tomato seedlings production. 2nd International Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation, and Compost Utilization in Horticulture. GrowingMedia2021. 22-27 August 2021, Melle, Belgium.
Chrysargyris A, Prasad M, Kavanagh A, Tzortzakis N. 2021. Biochar type and ratio as a peat additive in growing media for lettuce seedling production. 2nd International Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation, and Compost Utilization in Horticulture. GrowingMedia2021. 22-27 August 2021, Melle, Belgium.
Prasad M., Tzortzakis N, 2021. Critical Review of Chemical properties of Biochar as a Component of a Growing Media. 2nd International Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation, and Compost Utilization in Horticulture. GrowingMedia2021. 22-27 August 2021, Melle, Belgium.
de Oliveira I, Heleno S, Carocho M, Buelga CS, Petropoulos S, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Mandin AF, Ferreira ICFR, Barros L. 2021. Chemical and bioactive characterization of Melissa officinalis subjected to sustainable cultivation on different extraction methods. 5th International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food – 25-30 August, 2021, Nanchang, China.
Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N. 2021. Application of rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils and their main component for preservation of apple and pear fruits. 2nd International UNIfood Conference. 24-25 September 2021, Belgrade, Serbia.

2020

Ronga D, kallikazarou N, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Antoniou M, Melito S, Ragaglia G, Gutierrez M, Roggero P. 2020. Struvite as a sustainable bio-fertilizer for the reduction of phosphate rock dependency and better delocalization of liquid digestate. XVI European Sociaty for Agronomy Congress, 1-3 September, 2020, Sevilla, Spain.

2019

Chrysargyris A, Vassiliou R, Xylia P, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Cultivation strategy to improve chemical profile and anti-oxidant activity of Mentha spicata and Mellissa officinalis towards water deficiencies. Plant BioProtech-II Symposium on Plant Bioprotection Sciences and Technologies, 19-22 November, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Tzortzakis N, Chrysargyris A, Vink S, Falcao Salles J, 2019. Drought and heat stress can alter the soil health and grapevine physiology of Maratheftiko local Cyprian variety. Plant BioProtech-II Symposium on Plant Bioprotection Sciences and Technologies, 19-22 November, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Ait Barka E, Aziz Am Clement C, Jacquard C, Gaveau-Vaillant N, Trotel-Aziz P, Sanchez L. Hofte M, Tzortzakis N, Rey P, Gardiman M, Grando MS, Fusco L, Maciejczak M, Escalona JM, Vermunt A, Falcao Salles J, Agstner B, Taglietti F, Topfer R, 2019. Toward a Sustainable Viticulture: Improved Grapevine Productivity and Tolerance to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses by Combining Resistant Cultivars and Beneficial Microorganisms- VITISMART. Plant BioProtech-II Symposium on Plant Bioprotection Sciences and Technologies, 19-22 November, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Chrysargyris A, Prasad M, Antoniou O, Massou N, Kavanagh A, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Exploitation of Biochar type and ratio as a peat additive/ partial peat replacement in growing media. III International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis. SusGro2019. 24-28 June 2019, Milan, Italy.
Tzortzakis N, Papadaki A, Chrysargyris A, 2019. Determination of municipal solid waste compost as a growing media component in combination with fertigation for the marigold seedlings production. III International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis. SusGro2019. 24-28 June 2019, Milan, Italy.
Tzortzakis N, Chrysargyris A, Petropoulos SA, Fernandes Â, Barros L, Ferreira ICFR, 2019. Phosphorus level affecting lavender and spearmint grown in soilless cultivation. III International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis. SusGro2019. 24-28 June 2019, Milan, Italy.
Simopoulou S, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Petropoulos S, 2019. The use of agricultural byproducts as alternative growing media for lettuce cultivation. III International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis. SusGro2019. 24-28 June 2019, Milan, Italy.
Prasad M, Mc Daniel N, Kavanagh A, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Dolomitic lime rate effects on pH, available macro- and micro nutrient content, plant growth and plant nutrient content on peats of various degrees of decomposition. III International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis. SusGro2019. 24-28 June 2019, Milan, Italy.
Chrysargyris A, Prasad M, Antoniou O, Kavanagh A, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Exploitation of Biochar type and ratio as a peat additive/ partial peat replacement in growing media. 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, HERAKLION2019, 26-29 June 2019, Crete Island, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Antoniou O, Xylia P, Petropoulos S, Tzortzakis N. 2019. The use of coffee waste in growing media having biostimulants effects on the production of Brassica seedlings in nurseries. 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, HERAKLION2019, 26-29 June 2019, Crete Island, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Antoniou O, Xylia P, Akinci G, Tzortzakis N. 2019. Exploitation of paper waste as a substitute growing medium component for the production of Brassica seedlings in nurseries. 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, HERAKLION2019, 26-29 June 2019, Crete Island, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Antoniou O, Ioannou I, Xylia P, Stavrinides M, Tzortzakis N. 2019. Heat and drought stress can alter the physiology of Maratheftiko local Cyprian grapevine variety. 2nd International Conference ADAPTtoCLIMATE, 24-25 June 2019, Heraklion, Crete Island, Greece.
Litskas D, Migeon A, Navajas M, Tixier M-S, Tzortzakis N, Stavrinides MC, 2019. Agriculture in the face of a changing climate: adaptation and mitigation solutions. 2nd International Conference ADAPTtoCLIMATE, 24-25 June 2019, Heraklion, Crete Island, Greece.
Kloukina C, Tomou EM, Chrysargyris A, Vassiliou R, Tzortzakis N, Skaltsa H. 2019. Phytochemical composition of “Mountain Tea” from cultivated Sideritis perfoliata L subsp. perfoliata. 19th International Congress of the International Society of Ethnopharmacology, 12-14 June 2019, Dresden, Germany.
Xylia P, Clark A, Chrysargyris A, Petropoulos S, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Quality and safety attributes on shredded carrots by using Origanum majorana and ascorbic acid sanitation means. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry-IUPAC 2019, 19-24 May 2019, Ghent, Belgium.
Xylia P, Botsaris G, Chrysargyris A, Skandamis P, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Changes in microbial load and antioxidative status of ready-to-eat salads as affected by the vegetable type, season, and producer. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry-IUPAC 2019, 19-24 May 2019, Ghent, Belgium.
Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Botsaris G, Skandamis P, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Expiring date limitations is of challenge for the storage and safety of ready-to-eat salads in different season and vegetable type. V International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 19-24 May 2019, Liege, Belgium.
Tzortzakis N, Chrysargyris A, Soković M, Antifungal activity of sage (Salvia triloba L.) essential oil against key postharvest pathogens. V International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 19-24 May 2019, Liege, Belgium.
Tzortzakis N, Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, 2019. Exploitation of essential oils and hydrosol for the preservation of fresh produce: Quality and Safety issues. The Second Balkans – China Mini-symposium on Natural Products and Drug Discovery, 11-13 April 20019, Belgrade, Serbia.
Chrysargyris A, Litskas VD, Stavrinides MC, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Drought and salinity stress due to Climate Change alter the physiology and biochemistry of Medicinal and Aromatic plants. The Second Balkans – China Mini-symposium on Natural Products and Drug Discovery, 11-13 April 20019, Belgrade, Serbia.
Antoniou MG, Hadjiouraniou GP, Tsiarta N, Daskalakis E, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, 2019. How changes in the water quality of a surface dam used for irrigation has affected its eutrophic state. Climatico 2019. International Conference Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Agriculture, Food and Health Impacts and Challenges. 11-12 April 2019, Lemesos, Cyprus.
Litskas V, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Stavrinides M, 2019. Carbon footprint mitigation in Mediterranean agriculture: Case studies from vines and aromatic plant farms in Cyprus. Climatico 2019. International Conference Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Agriculture, Food and Health Impacts and Challenges. 11-12 April 2019, Lemesos, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A, Antoniou O, Xylia P, Antoniou D, Boyias T, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Irrigation and soil management practices in grapevines in Cyprus under the challenge of Climate Change. Climatico 2019. International Conference Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Agriculture, Food and Health Impacts and Challenges. 11-12 April 2019, Lemesos, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A, Antoniou O, Ioannou I, Xylia P, Stavrinides M, Tzortzakis N, 2019. Heat and drought stress can alter the physiology of Maratheftiko local Cyprian grapevine variety. Climatico 2019. International Conference Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Agriculture, Food and Health Impacts and Challenges. 11-12 April 2019, Lemesos, Cyprus.

2018

Chrysargyris A, Papakyriakou E, Xylia P, Tzortzakis N, 2018. Modulation of copper uptake and toxicity by salinity stress in Mentha spicata 6^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Naxos2018, 13-16 June 2018, Naxos, Greece.
Prasad M, Tzortzakis N, Gaffney M, Murphy S, 2018. Development of a rapid and simple test for ammonium-N determination in anaerobic digestion. 6^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Naxos2018, 13-16 June 2018, Naxos, Greece.
Patsalou M, Protopapa E, Stavrinou S, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, Vyrides I, Koutinas M, 2018. Citrus peel waste valorization through a biorefinery strategy for the production of succinic acid, ethanol, methane and fertilizer. 6^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Naxos2018, 13-16 June 2018, Naxos, Greece.
Prasad M, Kavanagh A, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, 2018. Chemical characterization of Biochars using parameters that are relevant to its use as a component of a peat based growing media. 6^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Naxos2018, 13-16 June 2018, Naxos, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Antoniou O, Tzionis A, Tzortzakis N, 2018. Deployment of olive-mill waste as a substitute growing medium component in nurseries. 6^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Naxos2018, 13-16 June 2018, Naxos, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Xylia P, Antoniou D, Boyias T, Tzortzakis N, 2018. Irrigation and soil management practices in grapevines in Cyprus under the threat of Climate Change-VITISMART. Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance V, VISCEA, 5-6 July 2018, Vienna, Austria.
Stavropoulou A, Chrysargyris A, Goumas D, Magan N, Loulakakis K, Tzortzakis N. 2018. Exploitation of Origanum dictamnus oil for the preservation of fresh produce against Botrytis cinerea. 1^st UniFood Conference, 5-6 October 2018, Belgrade, Serbia.
Chrysargyris A, Rousos C, Xylia P, Petropoulos S, Tzortzakis N, 2018. Sage essential oil-enriched atmosphere enhance tomato fruit quality. 1^st UniFood Conference, 5-6 October 2018, Belgrade, Serbia.

2017

Litskas D.V., Irakleous T., Tzortzakis N., Stavrinides C.M. 2017. Indigenous varieties and carbon sequestration for “zero emissions” grapes? 4^th International Symposium Mediterranean Vineyards and Climate Change. Amplelos2017, 12-14 May 2017, Santorini, Greece.
Xylia P, Chrysargyris A, Botsaris G, Tzortzakis N, 2017 Assessment of mint and pomegranate extracts/oils as antimicrobial agents to inhibit growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria mononcytogenes on shredded carrots. IV International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 28 May-3 June 2017, Skukuza, South Africa.
Stavropoulou A, Chrysargyris A, Goumas D, Magan N, Loulakakis K, Tzortzakis N, 2017. Postharvest grey mould development was suppressed by Origanum dictamnus oil vapours in tomato, pepper and eggplant fruit. IV International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 28 May-3 June 2017, Skukuza, South Africa.
Chrysargyris A, Xylia P, Botsaris G, Tzortzakis N, 2017. Potassium levels affected spearmint’s (Mentha spicata L.) essential oils antioxidant and antibacterial activities. IV International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 28 May-3 June 2017, Skukuza, South Africa.
Chrysargyris A, Stamatakis A, Prasad M, Tzortzakis N, 2017. Evaluation of municipal solid waste compost and/or fertigation as peat substituent for pepper seedlings production. 5^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Athens2017, 21–24 June 2017, Athens, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Charalambous N, Antoniou O, Xylia P, Tzortzakis N, 2017. Paper-mill wastes: A putative growing medium component for ornamental plants. 5^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Athens2017, 21–24 June 2017, Athens, Greece.
Chrysargyris A, Charalambous N, Tzionis A, Prasad M, Tzortzakis N, 2017. Alternative soilless media using olive-mill and paper-mill wastes for growing ornamental plants. 5^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Athens2017, 21–24 June 2017, Athens, Greece.
Tzortzakis N, Saridakis C, Chrysargyris A, Stamatakis A, 2017. Treated wastewater and/or Municipal Solid Waste Compost might be applied for greenhouse pepper cultivation. 5^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management-Athens2017, 21–24 June 2017, Athens, Greece.
Antoniuk V, Stamatakis A, Tzortzakis N, Kalaitzidis C, 2017. Soil characteristics and nutrient estimation through spectroscopy. International Conference on Climate Changing Agriculture, 29 Aug.-2 Sept. 2017, Chania, Greece.

2016

Chrysargyris A, Laoutari S, Litskas V, Stravrinides M, Tzortzakis N. 2016. Effects of water stress on lavender and sage biomass production, essential oil composition and biocidal properties against Tetranychus urticae (Koch). 8th Symposium of the EURopean Association of ACarologists, 11-15 July, 2016, Valencia, Spain.

Chrysargyris A., Stamatakis A., Tzortzakis N. 2016. Cucumber seedlings production using compost by municipal solid wastes as growing medium component. 4^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, 23-25 June, 2016. Limassol, Cyprus.
Samanis M., Fotiou S., Hadfield M., Chrysargyris A., Tzortzakis N., Antoniou M.G. 2016. Removal of cyanobacterial scum from surface waters with a tangential flow separator. 4^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, 23-25 June, 2016. Limassol, Cyprus.
Prasad M., Tzortzakis N. 2016. Biochar, chemical characterization, nutrient dynamics and preliminary plant growth tests. 4^th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, 23-25 June, 2016. Limassol, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A., Nicolaidou E., Tzortzakis N. 2016. Determination of nitrogen concentration in hydroponically grown spearmint. III International Symposium on Horticulture in Europe – SHE2016. 17 – 21 October 2016, Chania, Greece.
Stavropoulou A, Chrysargyris A., Tzortzakis N., Goumas D., Loulakakis K., 2016. Dittany essential oil application to control Botrytis cinerea postharvest development in key horticultural products of Crete. 18^th Panhellenic Phytopathology Conference, 18-21 October, 2016. Heraklion, Greece.
Xylia P., Chrysargyris A., Tzortzakis N., Botsaris G. 2016. Quality and safety of fresh endive: effect of spearmint and lavender essential oils treatment. 18th Panhellenic Phytopathology Conference, 18-21 October, 2016. Heraklion, Greece.
Tzortzakis N., Chrysargyris A., 2016. Aromatic and Medicinal Plants under intensive production systems and applications for increased yields and essential oil biocidal activity. 4^thNational Congress SIROE, 25-26 November 2016, Rome, Italy.

2015

Stavropoulou A, Tzortzakis N, Goumas D, Loulakakis K, 2015. Exploitation of Origanum dictamnus oil vapour to control Botrytis cinerea postharvest development in key horticultural products of Crete. XVIII. International Plant Protection Congress, 24-27 August, 2015, Berlin, Germany.
Stavropoulou A, Loulakakis K, Lydakis D, Magan N, Tzortzakis N, 2015. Exploitation of dittany (Origanum dictamnus) oil for the tomato fruit preservation against Botrytis cinerea. III International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 7-11 June, 2015, Bari, Italy.
Tzortzakis N, Chrysargyris A, Sivakumar D, Loulakakis K, 2015. Methyl jasmonate, vinegar and sage oil vapour suppress grey mould development in pepper fruit. III International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 7-11 June, 2015, Bari, Italy. III International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 7-11 June, 2015, Bari, Italy.
Mothopa M.M., Moremi M., Sivakumar D., Tzortzakis N., Korsten L., 2015. Integrated treatment with edible coatings and thyme oil on the control of imazalil resistant Penicillium digitatum or Penicillium italicum strains and Geotrichum citri-aurantii. III International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 7-11 June, 2015, Bari, Italy. III International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology, 7-11 June, 2015, Bari, Italy.
Saridakis C., Papadaki A., Gouma S., Tzortzakis N., 2015. Effect of municipal solid waste compost and fertigation in endive seedling production. International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis- SusGro2015. 7-11 September, 2015, Vienna, Austria.
Chrysargyris A., Panayiotou C., Loupasaki S., Stamatakis A., Drouza C., Tzortzakis N., 2015. Determination of potassium concentration in hydroponically grown lavender in perlite. International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis- SusGro2015. 7-11 September, 2015, Vienna, Austria.
Tzortzakis N., Chrysargyris A., Papadaki A., 2015. Greenhouse tomato cultivation with municipal solid waste compost and supplementary fertigation. International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis- SusGro2015. 7-11 September, 2015, Vienna, Austria.
Stamatakis A., Costan CA., Thermolia V., Kalaitzidis C., Tzortzakis N, 2015. Effect of silicon and zinc on tomato fruit quality in high salinity. 4^th Annual Conference of the COST Action FA1106 Quality Fruit, 27-30 September, 2015, Lisbon, Portugal.
Laoutari S., Chrysargyris A., Litskas V., Stavrinides M., Tzortzakis N., 2015. Effects of plant water stress on toxicity of essential oils to Tetranychus urticae.5th meeting of the IOBC working group “Integrated Control of Plant Feeding Mites”. 2-10 September, 2015, Castellon, Spain.
Stauropoulou A, Tanopoulos B, Chorianopoulou F, Goumas D, Tzortzakis N, Loulakakis C, 2015. Determination of antimicrobial activity of dittany essential oil against tomato postharvest pathogens. 27th Panhellenic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 27-29 September, 2015, Volos, Greece.
Stauropoulou A, Kaloterakis N, Christoulaki M, Goumas D, Tzortzakis N, Loulakakis C, 2015. Effects of dittany essential oils against Botrytis cinerea on pepper fruits. 27th Panhellenic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 27-29 September, 2015, Volos, Greece.
Stauropoulou A, Paschalidis C, Goumas D, Lydakis D, Christofaki M, Christoulaki M, Magan N, Tzortzakis N, Loulakakis C, 2015. Determination of dittany essential oil against Botrytis cinerea on fresh produce in Crete. Presentation for the Archimedes III-Strengthening research Projects. 29 September 2015, Heraklion, Greece.

2014

Tzortzakis N, 2014. Gaseous ozone-enrichment for the preservation of fresh produce. V Postharvest Unlimited Conference, 10-13 June, 2014, Pafos, Cyprus.
Stavropoulou A, Kaselaki A, Magan N, Loulakakis K, Tzortzakis N, 2014. Impact of Origanum dictamnus essential oil on the growth of Botrytis cinerea in vitro and in eggplant fruits. V Postharvest Unlimited Conference, 10-13 June, 2014, Pafos, Cyprus.
Rousos C, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, 2014. Sage essential oil vapours enhance tomato fruit quality. V Postharvest Unlimited Conference, 10-13 June, 2014, Pafos, Cyprus.
Rousos C, Chrysargyris A, Nikou A, Tzortzakis N, 2014. Aloe vera based edible coating maintain the quality of tomato fruits. V Postharvest Unlimited Conference, 10-13 June, 2014, Pafos, Cyprus.
Stamatakis A, Pitsikoulaki G, Boretos N, Kalaitzidis C, Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, 2014. Effect of ammonium:nitrogen ratio on tomato fruit quality. V Postharvest Unlimited Conference, 10-13 June, 2014, Pafos, Cyprus.
Tzortzakis N, Sergentani C, 2014. Influence of heat stress and calcium chloride treatment in loquat storage under control atmospheres. V Postharvest Unlimited Conference, 10-13 June, 2014, Pafos, Cyprus.
Stavropoulou A, Tzortzakis N, Lydakis D, Magan N, Loulakakis K, 2014. Origanum dictamnus oil vapour suppress the development of Botrytis cinerea in tomato fruit. Plant Biology Europe FESPB/EPSO 2014 Congress, 22-269 June, Dublin, Ireland.
Chrysargyris A, Rousos C, Nikou A, Stavropoulou A, Loulakakis C, Tzortzakis N, 2014. Sage essential oil and Aloe vera gel coating maintain quality of tomato fruits. 3nd Annual Conference of the COST Action FA1106 QualityFruit, 21-24 September, 2014, Chania, Crete.
Stavropoulou A, Goumas D, Magan N, Tzortzakis N, Loulakakis K, 2014. Determination of antimicrobial activity of dittani essential oil against Botrytis cinereα in vitro and in tomato fruits. 17o Hellinic Phytopathological Confernce, 13-17 October, Volos, Greece.

2013

Mpaltzakis I, Stauropoulou A, Kaselaki A, Mangan N, Tzortzakis N, Loulakakis C, 2013. Exploitation of Sage and Dittany essential oils action in postharvest pathogen of cucumber fruits (Cucumis sativus L.). 26th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 15-18 October, 2013, Kalamata, Greece.
Stauropoulou A, Mpaltzakis I, Kaselaki A, Stefanakis M, Mangan N, Tzortzakis N, Loulakakis C, 2013. Effects of Dittany essential oils in Botrytis cinerea fungi in vitro and in eggplant fruits. 26th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 15-18 October, 2013, Kalamata, Greece.
Rousos C., Chrysargyris A, Tzortzakis N, 2013. Sage essential oil enhances tomato fruit quality in different ripening stages. 2nd Annual Conference of the COST Action FA1106 QualityFruit, 22-25 September, Chania, Crete.
Pilatakis G, Μanios T, Τzortzakis N, 2013. The use of primary and secondary treated municipal wastewater for cucumber irrigation in hydroponic system. IWA Regional Conference on Waste and Wastewater Management, Science and Technology WWMST2013, 26-28 June 2013, Limassol, Cyprus.
Chrysargyris A, Papamichalaki M, Tzortzakis N, 2013. Municipal solid waste compost: A growing medium component for lettuce seedling production. IWA Regional Conference on Waste and Wastewater Management, Science and Technology WWMST2013, 26-28 June 2013, Limassol, Cyprus.
Saridakis C, Chrysargyris A, Gouma S, Manios T, Tzortzakis N, 2013. Impact of fertigation and municipal solid waste compost as a growing medium in lettuce seedlings production. IWA Regional Conference on Waste and Wastewater Management, Science and Technology WWMST2013, 26-28 June 2013, Limassol, Cyprus.
Dagianta E, Saridakis C, Goumas D, Manios T, Tzortzakis N, 2013. Use of treated wastewater and fertigation in greenhouse pepper growth and fruit quality. IWA Regional Conference on Waste and Wastewater Management, Science and Technology WWMST2013, 26-28 June 2013, Limassol, Cyprus.

2012

Μanios T, Gioulbas G, Saviolakis A, Fountoulakis M, Petousi I, Tzortzakis N, Mitropoulou A, 2012. The PURE wastewater reuse scheme: Utilizing a LIFE+ funding. IWA Regional Conference on Wastewater Purification & Reuse WWPR2012, 28-30 March, Heraklion, Greece.
Petousi I, Tzortzakis N, Fountoulakis M, Daskalakis G, Sabathianakis I, Dokianakis S, Manios T, 2012. Wastewater reuse in experimental crops. IWA Regional Conference on Wastewater Purification & Reuse WWPR2012, 28-30 March, Heraklion, Greece.
Fotopoulos V, Tzortzakis N, 2012. Research focus of the laboratory of plant biology at the Cyprus University of Technology. COST FA1106 Meeting, 1-3 October 2012, Chania, Greece.

2011

Tzortzakis N, Papamichalaki M, Mpaltzakis I, Gouma S, Manios T. 2011. Impact of fertigation and municipal solid waste compost as a growing medium in marigold seedlings production. 5th Εuropean Bioremediation Conference in Chania, 4.7.2011-7.7.2011.
Tzortzakis N, Saridakis C, Antonogiannaki I, Gouma S, Paterakis C, Manios T. 2011. Use of fertigation and municipal solid waste compost for greenhouse pepper cultivation. 5th Εuropean Bioremediation Conference in Chania, 4.7.2011-7.7.2011.
Tzortzakis N, Dagianta E, Daskalakis G, Manios V, Paterakis C, Manios T. 2011. Municipal solid waste compost: A growing medium component for melon seedling production. 5th Εuropean Bioremediation Conference in Chania, 4.7.2011-7.7.2011.
Tzortzakis N, Pilatakis G, Goumas D, Manios T. 2011. Impact of fertigation and/or municipal solid waste compost in pepper fruit quality. 5th Εuropean Bioremediation Conference in Chania, 4.7.2011-7.7.2011.
Petousi I, Fountoulakis M, Dokianakis S, Tzortzakis N, Stentiford EI, Manios T. 2011. Occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Raphanus sativus after irrigation with treated wastewater. 8th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation & Reuse. Barcelona, Spain, 26.9.2011-29.9.2011.
Tzortzakis N, 2011. Upgrading of treated wastewater to alternative water resources in semi-arid regions. A case study in Chersonissos (Invited speaker). Open day event ‘Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Cyprus: Myths and Truth’ and Seminar in LIFE+ Program PURE08 with title ‘Treated wastewater as an alternative mean for irrigation needs in crops’ 10 June 2011, Limassol, Cyprus
Tzortzakis N, Dagianta E, Papamichalaki M, Saridakis C, Paterakis C, Papadimitriou M, Manios T, 2011. Impact of fertigation and municipal solid waste compost as a growing medium in basil seedlings production. 25th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 1-4 November, 2011, Limassol, Cyprus.
Tzortzakis N, Tzanakaki K, Economakis C, Lydakis D, Loulakakis C, 2011. Use of essential oil and natural products as an antimicrobial mean for vegetable preservation. 25th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 1-4 November, 2011, Limassol, Cyprus.
Marinou E, Gouma S, Manios T, Tzortzakis N, 2011. Effect of substrate medium in hydroponically grown strawberry in an open systsm. 25th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 1-4 November, 2011, Limassol, Cyprus.

2010

Christoulaki Μ, Gouma S, Manios T, Τzortzakis Ν, 2010. Deployment of sawdust as substrate medium in hydroponically grown lettuce. 7^th International conference on organic resources in the carbon economy –ORBIT 2010. Heraklion 29.6.2010-3.7.2010.
Τzortzakis Ν, Pilatakis G, Psarafti K, Μanios T, 2010. Deployment of primary and secondary treated municipal wastewater irrigation in hydroponically grown cucumber. 7^th International conference on organic resources in the carbon economy –ORBIT 2010. Heraklion 29.6.2010-3.7.2010.
Fountoulakis M, Giakoumakis D, Saviolakis A, Dokianakis S, Tzortzakis N, Petoussi I, Manios T. 2010. Wastewater Reuse in Chersonissos: the Life+ PURE Project. 7th International conference on organic resources in the carbon economy –ORBIT 2010. Heraklion 29.6.2010-3.7.2010.

2009

Tzanakaki Κ, Loulakakis C, Τzortzakis Ν, 2009. Employment of natural products and essential oil for vegetable preservation. 3rd Panhellenic Conference in Biotechnology and Food Quality, 15-17 October, Rethymno, Greece.
Tzortzakis Ν, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2009. Proteomics analysis in tomato fruit against gray mould (Botrytis cinerea). 3rd Panhellenic Conference in Biotechnology and Food Quality, 15-17 October, Rethymno, Greece.
Tzortzakis Ν, 2009. Essential oils: A promising mean in postharvest sanitation and fresh produce quality. 3rd Panhellenic Conference in Biotechnology and Food Quality, 15-17 October, Rethymno, Greece.
Klados Ε, Loulakakis C, Tzortzakis Ν, 2009. Biochemical analysis of spiny chicory (stamnagathi). 3rd Panhellenic Conference in Biotechnology and Food Quality, 15-17 October, Rethymno, Greece.
Klados Ε, Μanios T, Loulakakis C, Tzortzakis Ν, 2009. Impact of substrate and salinity in hydroponically grown spiny chicory (stamnagathi). 24th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 19-23 October 2009, Veria, Greece.
Τzortzakis Ν, Pilatakis G, Psarafti K, Μanios T, 2009. Deployment of primary and secondary treated municipal wastewater irrigation in hydroponically grown cucumber. 24th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 19-23 October 2009, Veria, Greece.
Sofiadou E, Tzortzakis Ν, 2009. Use of olive-mill wastes for tomato seedlings and crop production. 24th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 19-23 October 2009, Veria, Greece.
Tzortzakis N, Metaxakis A, Loulakakis C, 2009. Effect of the mineral nutrition in hydroponical cultured spiny chicory (stamnagathi). 24th Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 19-23 October 2009, Veria, Greece.

2008

Tzortzakis Ν, 2008. Storage problems of Crete fresh produce. Innovative techniques and alternative methods of postharvest treatments. 2nd International Conference of Quality and Marketing of Agricultural Products. Region of Crete, 25-27 September, Chersonisos, Greece.
Tzanakaki Κ, Τzortzakis Ν, 2008. Employment of essential oil and natural products for vegetable preservation. 2ο International Conference of Quality and Marketing of Agricultural Products. Region of Crete, 25-27 September, Chersonisos, Greece.
Κelepesi S, Tzortzakis Ν, 2008. Use of olive-mill wastes as a growing medium component for lettuce seedling production. 2ο International Conference of Quality and Marketing of Agricultural Products. Region of Crete, 25-27 September, Chersonisos, Greece.
Sofiadou E, Tzortzakis Ν, 2008. Deployment of olive-mill wastes for tomato seedlings and crop production. 2ο International Conference of Quality and Marketing of Agricultural Products. Region of Crete, 25-27 September, Chersonisos, Greece.
Tzortzakis N, Τahar T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2008. Atmospheric ozone enrichment in tomato against Botrytis cinerea. 2ο International Conference of Quality and Marketing of Agricultural Products. Region of Crete, 25-27 September, Chersonisos, Greece.

2007

Tzortzakis N, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2007. Use of gaseous ozone for tomato storage. 23rd Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 23-26 October 2007, Chania.
Τzortzakis Ν, Μetzidakis Ι, 2007. Impacts of heat stress and low oxygen in chestnut storage under controlled and modified atmosphere. 23rd Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 23-26 October 2007, Chania.
Μetzidakis Ι, Κοubouris G, Tzortzakis Ν, Gika V, 2007. Evaluation of alternative agricultural practices for efficient use of natural sources and improve economic viability of oliviculture in W. Crete. 23rd Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 23-26 October 2007, Chania.
Τzortzakis Ν, Economakis C, 2007. Use of shredded maize stems and perlite in hydroponically grown tomato. Effects in productivity and fruit quality per truss. 23rd Panhellinic Conference of Greek Association of Horticultural Science (EEEO), 23-26 October 2007, Chania.
Tzortzakis N, Τahar T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2007. Ozone enriched atmospheres against grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) in tomato. 2nd Panhellenic Conference in Biotechnology and Food Quality, 28-31 Μarch 2007, Athens, Greece.
Tzortzakis N, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2007. Use of atmospheric ozone enrichment for fresh produce preservation. 2nd Panhellenic Conference in Biotechnology and Food Quality, 28-31 Μarch 2007, Athens, Greece.
Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, 2007. Effect of the substrate on yield and fruit quality of tomato plants in soilless cultivation. ISHS-IPS. International Symposium on Growing Media. 4-10 September 2005, Angers, France.

2006

Tzortzakis N, 2006. Postharvest treatments in vegetables: Past-Present-Future. 1st International Conference ‘Vegetables in future’ Quality- Collaboration-Prespectives. Geotechnical Chamber of Greece, Branch of Heraklion, 6-8 July 2006, Ιerapetra, Greece.
Singleton I, Tzortzakis NG, Borland A, Barnes J, 2006. Potential use of ozone gas to reduce fungal spoilage of fresh produce. Stress in yeasts and filamentous fungi. Annual Scientific Meeting of British Mycological Society, 4-7 Sept 2006, Birmingham, UK.

2005

Tzortzakis NG, Roberts R, Borland A, Barnes J. 2005. Ozone-enriched atmospheres enhance tomato fruit quality. Postgraduate poster session, 20 May 2005, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Tzortzakis NG, Pintado C, Tallentire E, Singleton I, Barnes J. 2005.Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. Postgraduate poster session, 20 May 2005, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Tzortzakis NG, Barnes J. 2005. Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on plant-pathogen interactions. Postgraduate Conference, 20 June 2005, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Tzortzakis NG, Pintado C, Tallentire E, Singleton I, Barnes J, 2005. Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. OZONE IV: Agricultural & Food Processing Applications of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent. 2-4 March 2005, Fresno, CA, USA.
Pintado C, Tzortzakis NG, Singleton I, Barnes J, 2005. Deployment of ozone for the preservation of fresh produce. OZONE IV: Agricultural & Food Processing Applications of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent. 2-4 March 2005, Fresno, CA, USA.
Tzortzakis NG, Roberts R, Borland A, Barnes J, 2005. Ozone-enriched atmospheres enhance tomato fruit quality. OZONE IV: Agricultural & Food Processing Applications of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent. 2-4 March 2005, Fresno, CA, USA.
Tzortzakis NG, Pintado C, Tallentire E, Singleton I, Barnes J, 2005. Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. National Conference of Air Pollution: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research (CAPER). 21-23 March 2005, York, UK.
Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Roberts R Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2005. Suppression of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on tomato fruit by ozone. National Conference of Air Pollution: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research (CAPER). 21-23 March 2005, York, UK.
Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Roberts R, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2005. Impacts of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on plant-pathogen interaction. National Conference of Air Pollution: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research (CAPER). 21-23 March 2005, York, UK.

2004

Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J. 2004.Suppression of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on tomato fruit by ozone. Postgraduate Conference, 29 June 2004, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Pintado C, Tzortzakis NG, Roberts R, Singleton I, Barnes J, 2004. Preservation of fresh produce by ozone. International Centenary Conference of Association of Applied Biologists. Advances in applied biology: providing new opportunities for consumers and producers in the 21st century. 15-17 Dec. 2004, Oxforth, UK.
Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, 2004. Ozone-enrichment vaccinates tomato fruit against grey mould (Botrytis cinerea). International Centenary Conference of Association of Applied Biologists. Advances in applied biology: providing new opportunities for consumers and producers in the 21st century. 15-17 Dec. 2004, Oxforth, UK.

2003

Tzortzakis NG, Barnes J. 2003. Use of atmospheric ozone-enrichment for the preservation of fresh produce. Postgraduate Conference, 17-18 June 2003, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.